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PerlChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Pearl of great price

Pronunciation: /pərl/

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Name
Perl
Meaning
Pearl of great price
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
/pərl/
Lucky Number
20
20
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Perl mean?

Perl is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Pearl of great price". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: /pərl/. Lucky number: 20. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Πέρλα

pearl

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

/pərl/

IPA

pɛːr.lə

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Perl is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Pearl of great price. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

20

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

PinkGold

Lucky Stone

Mother of Pearl

Life Path Number

11

Numerology meaning: Those with the life path number 11 are known as master builders. They are inventors, visionaries, and leaders.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindFaithfulLoyalC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbol of spiritual value and worth

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Perl" derives from the Old English word "perle," which means "pearl." Pearls have been valued for their beauty and rarity throughout history. In various cultures, pearls symbolized prosperity, status, and purity. For example, ancient Greeks believed that pearls were teardrops of the gods, while the Egyptians associated them with the sun god Ra. The name Perl carries a rich cultural heritage of value, rarity, and beauty.
In the parable of the pearl of great price (Matthew 13:45-46), a merchant in search of fine pearls discovers one of great worth and sells all his possessions to buy it. This pearl represents the ultimate treasure, which is the kingdom of heaven. For Christians, the name Perl holds spiritual significance as a reminder of the worth and value of one's faith and spiritual growth. Just as the merchant in the parable was willing to give up all his possessions for the pearl, Christians are called to give up their worldly attachments and devote themselves to their relationship with God.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Perl was the name of a 16th century French poet. The name Perl carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

16th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Perl Jacobson (Actress)Perl Kingsley (Writer)

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Perl

pearl

🇮🇱Hebrew

פרל

butterfly

🇬🇷Greek

Πέρλα

pearl

🇮🇹Latin

Perla

pearl

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